Boy • Modern Tamil
Vettai
வேட்டை
Signature Meaning
Vettai literally means "hunt" or "hunting" in Tamil, evoking the idea of pursuit or chase. As a given name it can suggest energy, determination, and a proactive, action-oriented spirit. It is typically chosen for its literal, dynamic meaning rather than a specific historical origin.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈʋEːʈːAi̯/
Starts with2 / V
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 21 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
V(6) + E(5) + T(4) + T(4) + A(1) + I(1) = 21
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 23 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeVAY-ttai
Tamil syllablesவே-ட்-டை
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈʋeːʈːai̯/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
VettaaiVettaeeVettaaeeVettayVettaayVeththai